Owl Tattoos, Designs, Pictures, and Ideas

 The first thing anyone thinks of when they think of owl tattoos is wisdom. Owls, however, are also associated with psychic energy and spirituality. Due to the deep and heavy meaning the owl is connected with, there are a surprisingly large amount of owl tattoos to choose from.

A lot of people like to use owl tattoos that are a bit on the cute side. Their short, stocky stature and large, round eyes make them a prime candidate for this style. This variety of design is usually a rainbow of color. Its wings tend to have a different color for each row of feathers, its beak and talons are bright orange, and its heavy lidded and lashed eyes are seen most regularly in green, blue or even purple. These owl tattoos also have vivid backgrounds; they tend to be set in cloudy, moonlit nights, with equally unnatural coloring. Another idea for this style is the patchwork owl. These have the feel of a hand sewn craft, with varying shades and patterns of fabric. Its eyes are a bit more sparse; large, round dots, sometimes with smaller dots surrounding them. They are also done in more muted colors of blues, whites and pinks.

Many owl tattoos feature signs significant to their psychic energy. An owl with a deeply hued aura, or a third eye are not uncommon pieces. Another example of this would be to place a stately brown and white owl into the image of a bright red, green and yellow tarot card. Some people also like to mingle their astrological sign with the owl, or even place it into a celestial body. You can do this by creating a star-dotted outline of the bird, or even placing the bright, pitted image of the moon in the face of the owl.

For some people, the unique beauty of the owl is enough. For these people, a portrait style of art can be achieved. These birds can either be seen sitting peacefully on a branch, or — more unusually — in flight. There are also several different types of owl that can be used; the most frequently seen is the Great Horned owl, which is generally brown, with spots of white and gray. Another is the Snowy owl, which is striking in its pure white coat of feathers. Less frequently seen, but equally brilliant is the Elf owl, which is almost blue, or slate gray in color. All of these birds have the common feature of large, round, penetrating gold eyes, which are almost always played up in tattoo art.

Owl tattoos can be brilliant for either their significant meaning, or purely for their unusual beauty. Either way, this piece will almost certainly be unique, and possibly even a great conversation starter.

So, you've decided that you want to get a tribal owl tattoo, but you aren't sure where to begin? The owl has risen in popularity as a choice for a tribal tattoo lately. It's easy to see why. The symbol of an owl represents wisdom and has been embraced by many cultures throughout history due to the fact that they are birds of the night.

Owls have also been associated with the mystical, and are often depicted in association with wizards and magic. The Cree, a Native American religion, believes that the call of Boreal Owl was a summoning to the entrance of the spirit world. Many cultures around the world have placed spiritual significance upon the owl, and that is why it has increased as a subject in tribal tattooing.

Getting an owl tattoo should be done with prior research though. This symbol will be a permanent feature on your body, so you should take time to do the proper investigation into the artwork before you commit yourself to this tattoo. It is ideal to use an online tattoo gallery to give you ideas and comments before it is time to be inked. The added bonus is that an online tattoo gallery can also recommend a safe shop and artist to get your new tattoo. Also, choosing the placement of your tattoo is a tough decision as well, as not many employers want to see an owl tattoo displayed on your forearm.

Good luck on getting your tribal owl tattoo!